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I have never seen a hot spot on the heel of an athlete even if that is where the pain was -- I have seen it over the big toe or top of the foot.[/reply]
From what I've been told, this sounds right. Usually the top of the foot, or somewhere else related (shin, calf, knee)

I'm also trying Nike frees, and working on my foot strength. I have relatively little padding on my feet, so I think this does not help things...

I have no padding on my feet. Doesn't matter. You are training your foot to function as it evolved.

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Any number of the deep or superficial toe/foot/ankle flexors, but usually the ones that are plantar flexors are the hot spots, rarely the extensors. Our system identifies the ones that are too concentrically contracted, not the weak areas. However, find the concentrically contracted area and the opposite muscles "learn" to shorten/strengthen.

Often the problem is also in the thigh, shin or hamstring as well.

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Chris Scarborough CSCS
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Show me where on the picture:

http://www.southwest-ortho.com/...eet/foot-muscles.jpg


Are you doing ART, transverse friction rub, or graston??

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Matt Amman

X4 on the night splint. Wear it religiously.

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On the dorsal surface, close to the top arrow on your pic. Keep in mind, just because it is on this spot, does not mean the muscles closest to the surface are going to be what "lights up"

The muscle that provides the most resistance to the dc current is what lights up. I am using ARPWave technology. Unbelievable results, especially when used in conjjunction with chiropractic treatment, or good manual physical therapist and proper exercise protocol. I used ac current a lot as a physical therapy professional years ago, but the results with this thing blow that away.

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Chris Scarborough CSCS
http://RunAFasterRace.com
Coach@BetterRunningSpeed.com

hmmm ...

You should publish your results ... better check first before submitting though ;-)

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The results have been interesting. I am not a researcher, I am a clinician/coach and don't think I would do a good job of writing anything other than a case study type thing.

However, the arp people have begun the process of publishing the type of material I think you are refering to:
http://www.arpwave.com/docs/ARP_Abstract.pdf

The author of this study Dr. Daryl Kan, will be presenting some of his study results in a big othropedic meeting later this month in New Orleans.

Granted the study is on ACL reconstruction, but the principle remains the same for any musculoskeletal injury. DC current (not arp specifically) has been around over 200 years as a theraputic modality according to Dr Robert "The Body Electric".

Apparently, ac only came along because dc was uncomfortable.

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Chris Scarborough CSCS
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Coach@BetterRunningSpeed.com

No, this is NOT what I am referring to. That is an entirely different pathology, both in etiology and treatment.

Some of my preferred therapists use this when I Rx for PT after an achilles tendon repair for the gastroc/soleus atrophy that ensues, but not for the tendon itself.

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Would love to speak with you in detail. email me at email address below and a time I could call.

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Chris Scarborough CSCS
http://RunAFasterRace.com
Coach@BetterRunningSpeed.com

DC current (not arp specifically) has been around over 200 years as a theraputic modality according to Dr Robert "The Body Electric".

I believe Dr. Kellog was a big proponent.

Apparently, ac only came along because dc was uncomfortable.

Well, that and transmission loss among others, but I'm sure transmission loss was the smaller problem.

-Jot

I am dealing with plantar fasciitis for more than a year now and I understood that treatment efficiency is very individual. If something works for one it may not work for the other. There are many treatment techniques that you can try. Did you try Taping? I have found it very useful. Taping will keep your foot from getting injured again and will help you get through your daily routine. There are a few Taping techniques you can find in YouTube - just type "Plantar Fasciitis Taping" in YouTube search.
Personally I found a very informative website in: http://www.plantar-fasciitis-elrofeet.com
Take care & Good luck

Thanks to every one for your input. I bought the Strassberg (sp) sock. It seems to be helping already.

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